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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.73, 41,832.60 and 22,704.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.73, 41,832.60 and 22,704.93 is: 31,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.73 : 41,832.60 = 22,704.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.73/41,832.60 = 22,704.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.73x = 41,832.60 × 22,704.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.73x = 949,806,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,806,254.72/30,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,376.02

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